After Transmigrating, I Lived with the Charismatic/Beloved Female Lead - Chapter 23
Chapter 23
“Yueyue, what’s wrong with you!”
As a mother, Wei Ling was clearly worried when she saw Wei Yue looking so frail.
Wei Yue saw this and acted even more intensely. She shakily straightened up, looking at her adopted mother with a pitiful and bewildered expression, saying, “That person kept talking there, and my head hurts so much…”
After speaking, to match the scene, she collapsed onto Lu Yuanqiu’s shoulder again.
This time, Lu Yuanqiu really couldn’t hold back. Her eyebrow twitched violently. She took a deep breath to barely stabilize her emotions.
She hesitated for a moment, then still raised her hand to steady Wei Yue, and said to Wei Ling, “Auntie Wei, Wei Yue says she’s dizzy. I’m afraid she’ll need another check-up.”
Ah!
Lu Yuanqiu! Did you miss the point! Shouldn’t you be calling out that manipulative illegitimate son right now!
Wei Yue stiffened. The thought of being poked and prodded by a doctor again actually made her head spin a little.
She quietly opened her eyes and looked up at Lu Yuanqiu, only to find the other woman looking right back at her, as if she had already guessed her little scheme, and that gaze carried a hint of coolness.
“Why is she suddenly dizzy?” Wei Ling quickly stepped forward, supporting Wei Yue from the other side, her face anxious.
“Uh, it’s just, it’s so noisy!” Wei Yue hadn’t forgotten the reason for faking dizziness. She immediately activated her persona, delicately pointing at Lu Peng in front of her. “It’s him, constantly chattering away!”
Lu Peng’s face changed. He certainly knew who Wei Yue was; she was Lu Yuanqiu’s nemesis. In the past, he had often seen the two rivals clashing. Why was she firing at him first today?
However, considering her famously volatile temperament, Lu Peng wasn’t overly suspicious. He couldn’t be as reckless with Wei Yue, so he instantly put away his arrogant look and said, “Oh, I’m so sorry for bothering Sister Wei Yue. I was just a little excited to see Sister, after all…”
Seeing the other person’s conversation pivot back to Lu Yuanqiu, Wei Yue silently rolled her eyes and quickly interjected, “Oh my God, why are there still flies buzzing! It’s endless!”
Lu Peng’s words were cut off. He couldn’t continue now. If he spoke again, Wei Yue would likely curse him out even worse.
But he had been so successful over the past year. Being directly called a “fly” made his face darken.
“What’s going on?”
Lu Hong finally sauntered over slowly. Although he had witnessed the entire scene, he pretended to have just arrived.
“Dad, I was just…” Seeing his backer arrive, Lu Peng instantly regained his spirit.
Unexpectedly, the other person still wanted to play the victim. Wei Yue naturally wasn’t going to sit idly by. She was about to straighten up when she noticed the hand that was lightly supporting her waist suddenly applied a little pressure, genuinely holding her waist.
That sensation immediately halted her movement.
Wei Yue realized with a delayed reaction that she was currently leaning against Lu Yuanqiu, and Lu Yuanqiu was embracing her.
Because the weather was still a bit warm, they were only wearing light outer layers. Separated by only two thin layers of fabric, she could not only feel the body temperature of the person behind her but also the softness of the female form.
Suddenly, the areas Lu Yuanqiu touched began to feel itchy, especially around her waist.
Wei Yue truly felt dizzy now.
She heard Lu Yuanqiu’s clear voice ring out near her ear, interrupting Lu Peng: “Dad, Wei Yue came to the hospital today to check her wound, but due to some interlude just now, she is feeling dizzy and may need another check-up.”
“Is that so? Then that is a shortcoming of the hospital,” Lu Hong was quite pleased with Lu Yuanqiu’s attitude, as her statement bypassed Lu Peng.
He smiled, then said to Wei Ling and Wei Yue with a slight apology: “I am truly sorry. Miss Wei’s injury is our Lu family’s negligence. Yuanqiu, you must take good care of Wei Yue. I believe you two are roommates, aren’t you?”
“Of course. I will take responsibility for this matter until the end,” Lu Yuanqiu’s words and demeanor were impeccable.
“Oh, Yuanqiu, don’t be so serious,” Wei Ling also grasped the situation. She said, “Your performance these past two days has been excellent. We were never as composed as you at your age.”
She then looked at Lu Hong and added, “With such a wonderful daughter, the future development of the Lu family is secure.”
“Hehe, Wei Ling, you truly flatter me,” Lu Hong’s smile became somewhat complicated.
The few people exchanged words, giving Lu Peng, seated in the wheelchair, no chance to interrupt. His face had turned ashen. Just then, he saw Lu Yuanqiu glance casually in his direction.
However, that chilling gaze sent a shiver down his spine, followed by overwhelming anger.
What kind of look is that woman giving me! She thinks a moment’s praise proves something!
The Lu family belongs to Lu Hong. He is not yet an adult. Once he comes of age, a large portion of the 40% shares of the Lu Group under Lu Hong’s name will be his!
Lu Peng’s eyes were full of resentment. He fiercely bit his lower lip. Ignoring his bodyguard, he furiously maneuvered the wheelchair and stormed off.
“Oh, Peng’er…” Lu Hong adored his son. Seeing his mood was off, he immediately excused himself, completely disregarding Lu Yuanqiu.
It wasn’t until the figures disappeared around the corner that Wei Ling sighed, “Alright, Yueyue, they’re gone. How much longer are you going to lean on Yuanqiu?”
“Um… Ah!” Wei Yue finally snapped out of it after being called out. She immediately straightened her back, staggered a few steps, and said somewhat incoherently, “Mom, what, what are you saying!”
“Although I’m worried about your head, you don’t look dizzy at all,” Wei Ling looked at her daughter helplessly. “I know you well enough. You only claimed you were dizzy to interrupt that child, didn’t you?”
She had indeed thought that, but Wei Ling didn’t have to say it out loud!
Wei Yue felt her ears flush. She didn’t want Lu Yuanqiu to think she was intentionally helping her, so she obfuscated, “So what! That Lu Peng was blocking the way; he was really annoying!”
“Alright, alright, he was annoying,” Wei Ling supported Wei Yue unconditionally. “So, do you still need a check-up now, or are we going home?”
“Of course, we’re going back…”
“Auntie Wei, to be safe, let’s have her checked again,” Lu Yuanqiu interrupted Wei Yue, sincerely suggesting to Wei Ling, “After all, she collapsed twice just now, and her steps were unstable when she stood up.”
“Yuanqiu has a point… a check-up won’t take long anyway,” Wei Ling readily agreed, clearly valuing Lu Yuanqiu’s opinion on the matter.
Wei Yue looked shocked. She stared at Lu Yuanqiu, who had a smile on her lips and a somewhat familiar slyness in her eyes.
Aha! Lu Yuanqiu is doing this on purpose again!
What did I do to provoke her!
In the end, Wei Yue reluctantly went through another check-up. Only after being confirmed alright did they leave the hospital.
Wei Ling had already called the Wei family’s driver and car. They said goodbye to Lu Yuanqiu.
Lu Yuanqiu nodded, gently returned the farewell, and then quietly said to Wei Yue: “Then I look forward to seeing you again tonight.”
“Ah, oh…” Wei Yue only took this as Lu Yuanqiu being polite, responded, and didn’t pay it any mind.
However, as they parted, Wei Yue keenly noticed Lu Yuanqiu rubbing her shoulder. When pressing a certain spot, her expression showed a slight flicker of discomfort.
Hmm, is her shoulder bothering her?
While sitting in the car, she kept pondering this question until the driver suddenly hit the brakes. Her body lunged forward and hit the front seat, sending a sharp pain through her nose.
“Madam! Miss! I apologize, a motorcycle suddenly cut us off…”
The driver was still apologizing, but Wei Yue, rubbing her sore nose, realized something.
Just now at the hospital, in order to act… she had directly collided with Lu Yuanqiu’s shoulder twice, hadn’t she?
More accurately, it was probably around the collarbone area…
She hadn’t paid any attention at the time… If that was the case, the painful sensation must have been unimaginable.
Could Lu Yuanqiu have deliberately forced her to go through another check-up as revenge?
Although ensuring her physical health wasn’t a bad thing, and the doctor even told her she was physically weak and needed more protein…
Just as she was letting her mind wander, the System’s electronic voice slowly spoke: Host, you have just completed a side mission and gained 12 hours of life value. Your current accumulated life value is 38 hours.
“What? When did I get a new side mission!” Wei Yue was delighted, feeling like a gift had fallen from the sky.
I hadn’t had time to broadcast it; you selected and completed it already, the System said with a subtle tone.
Just now when Lu Peng stopped you, the side mission was to choose to leave or help Lu Yuanqiu out of the predicament. The rewards were 6 hours and 12 hours of life value, respectively.
Ah…
At that time, she hadn’t thought about the mission at all. She just wanted Lu Peng to shut up and stop being so annoying in front of Lu Yuanqiu. She hadn’t expected there to be a reward.
Wei Yue’s joy deepened. She now looked forward to meeting Lu Yuanqiu again tonight.
Of course, when she saw Lu Yuanqiu in the dorm room, she finally understood the profound meaning behind the other person’s words at the hospital.
“Wait, Lu Yuanqiu… what do you mean by ‘letting you and Lan Shangui have your wish’?” Wei Yue’s eyes widened. She looked at the somewhat serious person in front of her with disbelief.
Although Lu Yuanqiu appeared casually seated on the chair looking at Wei Yue, she was observing meticulously. She noticed Wei Yue’s expression carried surprise and composure, but none of the “expected” excitement.
She continued, “It means exactly what it says.”
“Wei Yue, you saw today that my position in the family is precarious. My so-called father has no affection for me. Even if I perform excellently, without any substantial backing, it’s useless.”
“The Lu family now wants to pivot into the high-tech industry, and your Wei family specializes in this field. I want to cooperate with you to gain the support of my grandparents and other shareholders.”
“Our main conflict stems from Lan Shangui, but there were genuinely misunderstandings between us. I have no interest in Lan Shangui; otherwise… the events of last night’s banquet wouldn’t have happened, would they?”
Lu Yuanqiu finished speaking with a light laugh.
She’s admitting that the series of events at last night’s banquet were all orchestrated by her…
Wei Yue’s heart tightened. She couldn’t figure out why Lu Yuanqiu suddenly wanted to recruit her. They had parted earlier this morning in the same old way.
Is it because I accidentally helped her several times?
Indeed, what Lu Yuanqiu said sounded very true. The Wei family specialized in the high-tech field, and many in K City also wanted to enter this industry. Cooperation with the Wei family would be ideal.
And as Wei Ling’s only child, the vast majority of the Wei family’s assets would be inherited by her, Wei Yue. An agreement with her would be equivalent to an alliance with the Wei family.
But why did she have a gut feeling that Lu Yuanqiu had more plans…
It was strange. She had been upset last night when she deduced that Lu Yuanqiu had collaborated with Zhou Ling to escape the family’s trap of announcing the marriage alliance, wondering why Lu Yuanqiu hadn’t chosen her as an ally.
Yet, now that Lu Yuanqiu had genuinely approached her, she had this kind of reservation?
This feeling was baseless, purely stemming from Wei Yue’s sixth sense.
And she knew that relying on instinct was not advisable in such a critical moment.
So she asked, “Why are you suddenly telling me this? Besides, you can’t guarantee that this will definitely succeed, can you? If I cooperate with you and it fails, won’t my family suffer unnecessary losses?”
Hearing this, Lu Yuanqiu’s eyelashes fluttered, and her eyes gained a deeper meaning.
She stood up and walked a few steps in front of Wei Yue. Their heights were nearly equal, and their gazes met perfectly.
The emotion in Lu Yuanqiu’s eyes was too profound. Wei Yue initially wanted to look away, but once she met those eyes, she found it hard to avert her gaze.
“Sudden? Not really. I’ve been preparing for a long time.”
“Wei Yue, there were many misunderstandings between us before. But now… setting those obstacles aside, perhaps we should truly get to know each other. And I believe you would be my best ally.”
“As for failure… I do not believe I will fail. At least, not in this matter. I will not lose.”
Lu Yuanqiu finished speaking, narrowing her eyes slightly. Even against the light, her light-colored eyes were incredibly clear and bright.
Wei Yue, on the other hand, was clearly plunged into deeper shock.
Lu Yuanqiu, the girl raised since childhood to be the heir of K City’s most powerful family, was now displaying absolute confidence in her abilities and a powerful presence that had been ingrained in her very being.
If anyone else had said this, she might have found them arrogant and overconfident.
But coming from Lu Yuanqiu… it only inspired conviction.
More importantly, Wei Yue felt that this “female lead” she had known, now her “friend,” seemed to be truly revealing the reality beneath her “gentle” exterior for the first time.